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Hypebeast
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
David Fincher's ‘Mindhunter' Could Return as Three Movies
Summary David Fincher'sMindhuntermay not return for another season, but it could come back in other ways: specifically, three movies. Holt McCallany, who played the role of FBI Special Agent Bill Tench on theNetflixseries, recently toldCBRthat he spoke to Fincher about the possibility of the show's revival. 'I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance,' he shared. 'I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.' The actor continued, 'I recently wrote a script that he was kind enough to give me notes on. I was in script revisions with David for two and a half years.. but [he] was very meticulous, which is why I think he's the best director in Hollywood.' 'He gave me a little bit of hope when I had that meeting with him, but the sun, the moon and the stars would all have to align,' McCallany added. Mindhunterstarred McCallany andJonathan Groffas FBI Special Agent Holden Ford, and followed the genesis of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and the process of criminal profiling. It was based on John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker's 1995 true crime bookMindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit. The show ran for a total of two seasons up until 2019, but was not renewed by Netflix supposedly due to itsexpensive price tag.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mindhunter could return as a film trilogy
Fans of Netflix's cult-favourite crime series Mindhunter may have reason to hope once more. Holt McCallany, who portrayed FBI agent Bill Tench in the show, recently revealed that conversations have taken place about reviving the series but not as a traditional show. Speaking to Comic Book Resources, McCallany shared that director and executive producer David Fincher has discussed the possibility of turning Mindhunter into a trilogy of feature-length films. 'I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago,' McCallany said. 'He told me there's a chance it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance. I know there are writers who are working, but David has to be happy with the scripts.' Originally premiering in 2017, Mindhunter gained critical acclaim for its dark, psychological storytelling and meticulous period detail. Set in the late 1970s, the series followed FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (McCallany), along with psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), as they developed criminal profiling techniques by interviewing notorious serial killers. Season 2 aired in 2020, but the series was put on indefinite hold in 2023 due to Fincher's other commitments. McCallany expressed both gratitude for the original series and cautious optimism for its potential return. 'I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all,' he said. 'I would love it if it were to return. Like I said, he gave me a little bit of hope - but the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align.' While nothing is confirmed yet, the update offers fans a glimmer of hope that Mindhunter's gripping story might still continue - just in a different format.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
David Fincher might revive ‘Mindhunter' as a Netflix trilogy, reveals actor Holt McCallany
After years of fan requests, filmmaker David Fincher's critically acclaimed psychological crime thriller series, Mindhunter, might return soon, in a different format. Actor Holt McCallany, who starred as FBI agent Bill Tench in the series, has revealed that the project might be revived as a trilogy of films on Netflix. 'I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance,' McCallany said in an interview with CBR. 'I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts,' added the star. Stating that he felt fortunate and privileged for being a part of Mindhunter, McCallany added that 'the sun, the moon and the stars would all have to align' for the project to materialise. 'So I think that in terms of dates and logistics, it could all be worked out, but it has to do, you know, with David really having the time and the inclination and being happy, you know, with the material. And, you know, that's a big question mark,' he said. Mindhunter, based on the book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, premiered on Netflix in 2017. Set in the 1970s, it followed a special F.B.I. team helmed by agents Bill Tench (McCallany) and Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) that investigates the minds of serial killers. The second season of the show, which debuted in August 2019, contained hints about a plotline for a possible third season with the cliffhanger of the show featuring the BTK killer. However, the show wasn't renewed for a third season, with Fincher revealing that the show was a 'costly endeavour' for him and that it was too expensive for the viewership it had. In an interview with Vulture, Fincher said, 'I honestly don't think we're going to be able to do it for less than I did season two. And on some level, you have to be realistic about dollars have to equal eyeballs.' The director further said that the show was a 'lot for me' as he spent six to seven months a year for over three years in Pittsburgh in order to work on the series. Despite Fincher's statements, fans of the show have been requesting Netflix and the filmmaker to revive the series, and McCallany's statement might just be ray of hope they were looking for. Notably, McCallany and Fincher are set to reunite for the filmmaker's upcoming Netflix feature, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. The film, written by Quentin Tarantino, expands on the world of one of his most memorable characters from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite Netflix Series 'Mindhunter' Given Huge Revival News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors David Fincher's "Mindhunter" remains one of the most popular Netflix series that was ended far too soon. A fan-favorite with near-perfect review scores, "Mindhunter" followed FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as well as psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv) as they establish the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU), tracking crimes and violent acts executed by serial offenders. More Entertainment: Dept. Q Season 2 Release Date, Story, and Everything We Know Fans have been clamoring for a third season ever since the series came to an abrupt end in 2019. Now, McCallany has revealed that "Mindhunter" Season 3 has a chance of seeing the light of day. "Mindhunter" stars Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff have been released from their contracts by Netflix "Mindhunter" stars Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff have been released from their contracts by Netflix Netflix According to an article from Charles Papadopoulos of ScreenRant, McCallany has recently spoken to Fincher about possibly bringing the crime series back to Netflix. However, it would be different what it was before. 'MINDHUNTER' could potentially return in the form of 3 2-hour movies. Holt McCallany met with David Fincher, who floated the idea — 'David has to be happy with scripts.' (Source: — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 18, 2025 "So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies," McCallany said, "but I think it's just a chance. "I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts." More Entertainment: Smash Hit Series 'The Pitt' Gets Major Season 2 Update However, McCallany wanted to be careful getting fans' hopes up too much, noting this was just a chance and that "the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align" for "Mindhunter" to make its triumphant return. "And I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all," McCallany continued. "I would love it if it were to return. I think, like I said, you know, he gave me a little bit of hope when I had that meeting with him, but the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align. "The good news is that we're at Netflix with The Waterfront, and those movies would also be for Netflix. So I think that in terms of dates and logistics, it could all be worked out, but it has to do, you know, with David really having the time and the inclination and being happy, you know, with the material. And, you know, that's a big question mark." More Entertainment: OPINION: 10 Series You Need To Stream in Summer 2025 New 'King of the Hill' Revival Poster Gives First Look at Two Returning Characters For more Netflix and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
